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Keith Taylor

3 years

When I interviewed coach Bobby Bowden a couple of years ago, he told me, “Son, I’ve been on top of that mountain and there ain’t nothing there.” Those words have never left me.

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Keith Taylor

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4 years

Mom just lost her battle with COVID ... my heart is broken into a million pieces .... I’m a momma’s boy and always will be

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

You have to admire Scott Drew for putting his family first and praying when making an important decision. You have to admire that.

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Keith Taylor

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3 years

Oscar Tshiebwe gave thanks to God for being so good to him after his massive 28 rebound game against WKU. Gave complete credit to God and not himself. That's what makes him a special player. He's a humble human being.

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

Ponder this: Mark Stoops had never won a game as a HC when he was hired at UK. Now, he is the all-time winningest football coach in school history. You never know how a coach will do until you give him a chance

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

When Scott Drew told his staff he was considering the UK job they urged him to take it. Alvin Brooks is following the advice the staff gave at that time

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

Scott Drew has been offered the job at UK.

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

Rick Pitino didn’t have to do that but man that was an awesome video

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Keith Taylor

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4 years

Made it to Rupp. If ya'll could whisper a prayer and thoughts for my dad. He tested positive for COVID Monday and had to rush him to ER about 30 minutes ago. Lost my mom to this virus 3 months ago.

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Keith Taylor

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5 months

I've had several complaints from folks not being able to watch UK baseball this weekend. Why is the No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament placed on ESPN-plus? @espn

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6 months

Rex Chapman on Mark Pope's hiring: "Cal did so much great stuff with this program. And nationally, we were always right at the front. But you have to remember, we also were with Tubby and we also were with Rick, and we also were with Eddie and Joe B and Adolph. This program, like

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

Oh, and Mark Pope will be the first to coach on UK's new floor next year at Rupp. New floor, new coach, fresh start.

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

Mark Pope played for UK. Won a national title You know he is excited about the opportunity to coach here when things are official and finalized. Don't be quick to judge without giving him a chance. He wants to be the coach here and he is one of our own.

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Keith Taylor

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4 years

My mom is going on a ventilator .... to help ease her anxiety. It was a last resort option. I hate you, COVID .... pray for my mom she didn’t want this ...

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Keith Taylor

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5 months

Boom there he is ....

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5 months

Hey BBN! Please welcome our guy Collin Chandler. @collinchand13r

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

"I know what it means to wear Kentucky across my chest ...."

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6 months

Excited to announce I am transferring to the University of Kentucky for my graduate season. I know what it means to wear Kentucky across my chest and couldn’t be more ready to get to work!! Go Cats!💙

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Pope's BYU team had some nice wins this past season: Defeated Kansas, Texas, Iowa State, Baylor, Kansas State, N.C. State ....

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6 months

"God put me in a position to play for my dream school in my last year of college."

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6 months

NEWS: Dayton transfer Koby Brea, the best shooter in college basketball, has committed to Kentucky, he told ESPN. "God put me in a position to play for my dream school in my last year of college." STORY:

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

My source on Billy Donovan: "He’s highly motivated, great recruiter, great X and O guy — total package and Kentucky people would love him."

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

Ya'll ready to go back to Maui, Bahamas and other fun preseason tournaments? I also see more big-time non-conference games at Rupp under Pope. The UK-IU series renews on Dec. 20, 2025

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

One NBA scout on Reed Sheppard: "It's slow on this end about him (decision). People will always question his athleticism ... but he is a good player. Pope should make him their focal point and see if he stays. ..."

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Keith Taylor

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3 years

Received an e-mail from an elderly UK fan and they have no means of watching the game today. We have a generation or two which do not rely on the internet. They still watch games, read the newspaper and listen to the radio. WHY are we not taking care of those who took care of us?

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

Scott Drew's family was in Lexington today to "check things out" Talking it through tonight and expect a decision tomorrow.

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Keith Taylor

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4 years

My mom and step-dad have tested positive for COVID-19 and they both could use some prayers, good thoughts! Praying the virus gets outa here soon, ya'll.

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Keith Taylor

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5 years

Quickley's faith was an inspiration to his UK teammates this season

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Keith Taylor

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5 months

We just Inducted @Dhawk_25 into the Madison County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024

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6 months

Winston Bennett on Mark Pope being the coach at UK: "It's one of your own. It's a brotherhood. It's a family. So to know that your brother is now the head coach at the greatest university to ever play this game, the feeling is just overwhelming. It really is." #BBN

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

No decision yet from Drew and he plans to let his current staff know of his future plans by Thursday.

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Keith Taylor

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4 years

Mom update: Doctor is releasing her and said, ‘you beat it!’ She replied and said, God did!’ COVID damaged her lungs and that will take some time to heal! Thank you all for prayers, support, thoughts and the awesome staff at St. Joseph’s, Berea.

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Keith Taylor

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3 years

Heard a crack of boos as Andy Beshear takes the court. He says the state is not broken amid the tornadoes that hit our state. By the time he leaves, Everyone is standing and cheering as he leaves the court.

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

Just throwing out this as well … do you wait on Donovan and bring in John Pelphrey as associate HC to build roster? …. The two worked magic at Florida

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Keith Taylor

@keithtaylor21

6 months

How cool is this?

Matt Jones

@KySportsRadio

6 months

Mark Pope has been personally picking up and taking recruits to the airport this weekend for visits I don’t think I have ever heard of a coach doing this before

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Keith Taylor

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3 years

Oscar Tshiebwe a great basketball player, but an even better person. His Interview after the game last night brought me to tears and was a blessing. Story coming soon.

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Keith Taylor

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3 years

This is the first time UK has finished in SOLE possession of 2nd in the SEC East since the league split into divisions in 1992.

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Keith Taylor

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4 years

Some good news this morning. Mom has been moved out of ICU to her own room. God is good!

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

@TristanUda Thank you for giving credit to the source!

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

Let's not forget, Mark Pope was captain of the 1995-96 national title team and understands UK Basketball. He's been a HC.

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Keith Taylor

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4 years

The next 2 days will be the toughest of my life as we say goodbye to my beautiful mother. COVID-19 took her life and left my family without our rock for the rest of our lives. Mom's heart is within me and I will make her proud for the rest of my life because I am momma's boy.

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

My favorite picture I took of Cal:

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

I have nothing new at the moment but expect a decision from Scott Drew today … many national media outlets are late to the show …. Stay tuned

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

Only UK can bring 20,000 fans to a press conference to introduce new basketball coach … and they are loud!

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Keith Taylor

@keithtaylor21

6 months

If you wait on Billy Donovan, could you bring in Travis Ford as Associate HC and begin the roster building immediately?

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Keith Taylor

@keithtaylor21

2 months

How cool is this?

Matt Jones

@KySportsRadio

2 months

Last night Mark Pope went into the crowd to find Malachi Moreno to bring him to sit with the team

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Keith Taylor

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5 months

Trent Noah posted this verse on his social media release earlier today: Proverbs 16:9 .... Here is what it says (NIV) "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." ""

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

Jason Hart on joining the UK staff: “I’ve played and coached at every level of basketball and there is not a more passionate fan base than this one. I will give every ounce of energy to our players and this program, and I can’t wait to get started. I want to thank Mitch Barnhart

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

Welcome back to the Bluegrass

Kentucky Men’s Basketball

@KentuckyMBB

6 months

Welcome home, @CoachMarkPope !

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

Prayers for Coach Kenny Brooks and his family.

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6 months

I’ve sat back and held my tongue during this whole situation thinking maybe it will die down but I’m truly over all the false narratives that “Hokie Fans” are trying to put out. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer about 7 months ago and is currently in the middle of treatment

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

Respect!

Baylor Men’s Basketball

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Thank you, @Coach_AB3 ! Grateful for all you've given to our program and university over the last eight years. #SicEm | #CultureofJOY

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Pope: “The University of Kentucky is the pinnacle of coaching in college basketball. It’s the definition of blueblood program where hanging a banner is the expectation ever year. Equally as important, UK changed my life forever as a human being. The love and passion I have for

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BYU AD Tom Holmoe on Mark Pope: “We want to thank Coach Pope for all that he has given to the BYU men’s basketball program in his nine years here as an assistant and head coach. His unique combination of passion, dedication, creativity and excitement has inspired our BYU

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

Back in the day, someone gave me an opportunity to pursue my dream. I gave my intern that same opportunity yesterday. He brought his camera and I told him to go and have fun. He captured this picture, better than any I could have taken 30 years ago! Good job, Tyson!

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Keith Taylor

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7 months

Reed Sheppard gets it! Signing autographs and posing pictures after midnight! Special player and better human being.

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Keith Taylor

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5 months

This sound familiar?

Tyler Cass

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Calipari: “If you’re just coming for NIL, why are you coming here? Our kids get drafted, get second contracts. Our kids have made over $4 billion in the NBA”

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

Just finished a radio interview with a station in Waco, Texas and now having birthday dinner at David’s Steakhouse in Corbin!

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Keith Taylor

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5 months

I think enough time has passed BBN will embrace Rick Pitino's return to Rupp Arena to help honor the 1995-96 Wildcats.

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

The “Keith” box: photo with Melvin Turpin and Fred Cowan in 1980 at Richmond City Park

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

What’s concerning about the transfer portal is it doesn’t show players the value of commitment. I’ve worked at 3 newspapers and 2 online outlets in my 30 years in the business. In the real world you can’t change jobs every year and expect the next employer to see you as loyal.

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

I would absolutely not object to Rick Pitino 2.0 at UK. I covered his teams at the beginning of my career and those were fun times.

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Keith Taylor

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5 years

Normally on a Friday night, Cracker Barrel is packed. When we went last night it was half full. I left the server more tip than normal. If you dine out during these times, be more thoughtful of the servers during this time. Many of them have no other source of income.

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6 months

For those who think I am new to this, think again! I broke the story when Scott Perry left Michigan and came to EKU in 1997 and also when Travis Ford took the job after Perry was fired in 2000. You break coaching search information by developing reputable sources and following

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Keith Taylor

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2 years

“Michael Pratt, you made it my friend, you made it.” Dan Issel

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Keith Taylor

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5 months

Welcome to BBN

Kentucky Men’s Basketball

@KentuckyMBB

5 months

#BBN x @amxriwillixms

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Trent Noah on being at UK: “Growing up a lifelong Kentucky fan and now being at the University of Kentucky, it's just a dream come true,” he said. “I’m super happy where I'm at. God's plan is greater than mine. It’s awesome.”

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Keith Taylor

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6 years

Just gave coach Joe B. Hall and his friends a handful of quarters so he could park at Memorial Coliseum parking lot to watch practice. I think coach Hall should have a permanent parking spot!!!! #BBN

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Keith Taylor

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Mark Fox on joining UK staff “This opportunity is extra special because, not only do I get to work at one of the most traditional basketball powers in the country, but I also get to work with a former player and a former staff member who is like family to me.”

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

It's official

Lamont Butler

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6 months

BBN 💙🤍

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4 years

I made it through my first Gameday after mom’s passing. I always talked to her on my way home no matter the time. Tonight, her favorite song, “Long Black Train” came on the radio on my way back to Berea. ❤️

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Keith Taylor

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5 months

Best wishes to Adou, too!

Almamy Thiero

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5 months

BBN FAMILY THANK YOU FOR THE LOVE AND SUPPORTS YOU SHOWED TO OUR SON IN LEXINGTON. GOOD LUCK NEXT SEASON..

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

BTW, Rick Pitino was in Lexington yesterday. ..

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Keith Taylor

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4 months

Gave @CoachMarkPope one if two vintage mid-1990s jackets I have left! Still in the plastic and never been worn! Thanks to @vaughtsviews for the photos!

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Keith Taylor

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10 months

Coastal Carolina men's basketball coach Cliff Ellis resigns and the new active career wins leader in college basketball is now John Calipari.

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

In an IG post Travis Perry says he's 100 percent a Wildcat and can't wait to wear the blue and white.

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Keith Taylor

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7 months

Been around UK 3 decades and Mitch Barnhart all of his tenure. He stuck with Rich Brooks when he started off rocky, but knew when to cut ties w/Joker Phillips & Billy Gillispie. The feeling here is that he has already given Cal his chance after loss to Saint Peter's 2 years ago.

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Keith Taylor

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3 years

Only 2 coaches have won 50 football games at UK. Paul "Bear" Bryant and Mark Stoops.

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Keith Taylor

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2 years

Y’all send prayers and thoughts … I have Rhonda at Baptist Health ER in Richmond …. She has congestive heart failure and swelling in her chest

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5 months

Save the date: Dec. 20, 2025. The Kentucky-Indiana series returns at Rupp Arena. The rivalry we all grew up with!

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6 months

Rick Pitino quote after winning the national title in 1996: "The university is what we're all about, but this is the team that the state -- that belongs to the State of Kentucky, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and we're very excited we represented them for a National

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Keith Taylor

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8 months

From one Kentucky Mr. Basketball to another.

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Reed ❗️

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Keith Taylor

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6 months

He's ready to go!

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@BBN Let’s Go

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6 months

Today was special! As I sat through Mark Pope’s press conference my mind went back to 1986, my first year covering the Wildcats as a young sports journalist. Not gonna lie, got chills.

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Mark Pope on Trent Noah: “Trent Noah is one of the elite shooters in this class. He is a tough, hard-nosed player with a special physicality. As an eastern Kentucky native, Trent will bring a grit, toughness and determination to the program that is representative of this state.

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5 months

It will be interesting to see what Kentucky does when the current contract for the Champions Classic expires in 2025 and the CBS Sports Classic when the current deal ends in 2026. I would like to see more marquee home-and-home games and a return to the Maui Classic. ...

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Keith Taylor

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Kerr Krissa on teammate Travis Perry: "Travis is phenomenal. I've had some pretty good shooters around me, but he's definitely up there. He's, he's very smart. And he works hard, man. He really does. ... He's is in the gym and and the results are showing. "

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Keith Taylor

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3 years

I have been appointed by Governor Beshear to serve as a member of the Team Kentucky COVID-19 Memorial Community Advisory Panel. It's an. HONOR to be chosen. will do my part to make sure my Mom and those we have lost to COVID-19 will be remembered as a NAME and not a NUMBER.

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5 months

EKU has reached out to UK about scheduling a game next season.

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4 months

Video from final out … Cats headed to CWS for first time in school history

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Keith Taylor

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4 months

Covered my first UK basketball game on Jan. 26, 1993. Cats played LSU at Rupp.

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6 months

Kentucky's basketball schedule isn't out yet, but what we do know is the Cats will play Duke on Nov. 12 in the State Farm Champions Classic in Atlanta. Also UK will play Ohio State in the CBS Sports Classic (location TBA).

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9 years

Loved this quote from Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry on UK: "I was at Kansas, great program, this place is Kansas on steroids."

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6 months

“He leads me beside still waters” Good morning from the mountains in Pigeon Forge

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4 years

Leaving Neyland Stadium after Cats beat the Vols today, I wanted to call Mom. I wish I could say I'm doing good with this, but I'm really not. I'm trusting God, but I'm still trying to cope. My biggest question is what did mom do to get COVID and then die alone from it? Why?

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6 months

Pope and his staff never stop

Ross Turner

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6 months

Kobe Brea has touched down in the bluegrass — picked up by our assistant squad! 📸: @KYWildcat84 #BBN

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Mom update: She has not improved over the weekend and requiring more oxygen from the ventilator with a peep of 10 up from 5. She is fighting and giving it her all but she needs thoughts and prayers as well. Pray this turns around today. The lung collapse has healed ... 🙏

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Mark Pope on Mark Fox joining his coaching staff at UK: “He is one of the most intelligent and most detailed-oriented coaches in all of college basketball. Mark has coached NBA draft picks. He’s coached teams in the NCAA Tournament. He’s recruited the best players in the

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5 months

Noah makes it official

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BBN what’s up💙💙

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6 months

From the “Keith” box: UK Basketball trading cards

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5 months

This is awesome!

Mark Pope

@CoachMarkPope

5 months

So great to be with the alliance coal mine rescue team…one of the best teams in the world . Go CATS!

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Love this!

Kentucky Men’s Basketball

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"We're recruiting guys where that name on the front of the jersey means something. It'll mean more to them every day here that they're here as players at the @universityofky . It's a really important part of what we're doing." @CoachMarkPope on @finebaum in Destin.